The demand for infrared detectors in various end-use industries like aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and healthcare is driving the growth of the global infrared detector market. These detectors are used to detect and measure the infrared radiation emitted by objects for temperature measurement, gas analysis, and flame detection purposes.
In terms of technology, the global infrared detector market is segmented into two types, cooled and uncooled infrared detectors. Cooled infrared detectors are more sensitive and offer better performance than uncooled detectors. They are usually used in high-end applications such as thermal imaging cameras and military surveillance systems. Uncooled infrared detectors, on the other hand, are less expensive and are commonly used in applications such as building automation and automotive safety.
The global infrared detector market is expected to continue growing in the future, propelled by increasing demand in various end-use industries and ongoing technological advancements.
Like many other industries, the global infrared detector market has experienced a significant impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in supply chains, manufacturing operations, and distribution networks have led to a decrease in demand for infrared detectors in some regions, specifically from end-use industries such as aerospace, defense, and industrial automation. However, the market has witnessed an increase in demand for infrared detectors in other applications, such as the healthcare industry, where they have been used for temperature screening and medical imaging.
Infrared detectors have been crucial in detecting fever in patients and developing COVID-19 test kits, ventilators, and oxygen concentrators. Additionally, the shift towards remote work and automation has resulted in an increased demand for infrared detectors in applications like building automation, smart homes, and industrial automation.
Despite the mixed impact of the pandemic on the global infrared detector market, there is hope for recovery in the coming years as the pandemic is gradually contained and the global economy recovers.
Infrared Detector Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Excelitas Technologies Corporation, Flir Systems, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K, Honeywell International Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Nippon Avionics Co. Ltd, Omron Corporation, Raytheon Company, Sofradir, Texas Instruments Inc.
Global Infrared Detector Market Segmentation:
By Type: Based on the Type, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; Thermal Detector, Photo Detector.
By Spectral Range: Based on the Spectral Range, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; Long-wave IR, Medium-wave IR, Short-wave-IR
By Application: Based on the Application, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Medical Security.
By Technology: Based on the Technology, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; Indium Gallium Arsenide, Mercury Cadmium Telluride, Microbolometer, Pyroelectric, Thermopile, Others
By Wavelength: Based on the Wavelength, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; LWIR, MWIR, NIR AND SWIR
By Vertical: Based on the Vertical, Global Infrared Detector Market is segmented as; Industrial, Non-Industrial.
By Region: In terms of geography, the global infrared detector market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America and Europe are expected to dominate the market in the coming years, owing to the presence of major players and high investments in R&D activities in these regions. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, owing to increasing investments in infrastructure development and growing demand for infrared detectors in emerging economies such as China and India.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.